Publishers Associations – Being part of, or simply keeping up with the goings on of these organizations, can provide great networking and educational benefits for your company.
- The Independent Book Publishers Association (PMA) – Is a trade association of independent publishers that serves book, audio, and video publishers located in the U.S. and around the world.
- The Publishers Advertising and Marketing Association (PAMA) – Offers professional events for the opportunity to meet publishing’s most prominent leaders, network and share innovative marketing ideas with peers, and gain insights into the book industry.
- The National Association of Independent Publishers Representatives (NAIPR) – The trade association for commission sales reps, booksellers and publishers.
- American Booksellers Association (ABA) – The national trade association for independent booksellers offering education, services and products, advocacy, and relevant business information.
- Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) – The trade association for the Christian Retail Channel, serving the interests and meeting the needs of member Christian stores.
- American Comparative Literature Association (ACLA) – A Society for scholars whose work involves several literatures and cultures as well as the premises of cross-cultural literary study.
- Christian Small Publishers Association (CSPA) – Was started to represent, promote, and support the small publisher in the Christian marketplace.
- The American Library Association (ALA) – Is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with the mission to promote the highest quality library and information services and public access to information. It offers professional services and publications to members and nonmembers.
- American Association of School Librarians (AASL) – A division of the ALA, it was founded to advocate excellence, facilitate change, and develop leaders in the school library media field.
- Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS) – A division of the ALA, this is the premier resource for information specialists in collection development, preservation, and technical services. Supporting the development of principles, standards, and best practices for creating, collecting, organizing, delivering, and preserving information resources.
- Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) – A division of the ALA, it is the world’s largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children through creative programming and best practices.
- Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) – A division of the ALA, it is a professional association of academic librarians and others dedicated to enhancing the ability of academic library and information professionals to serve the information needs of the higher education community and to improve learning, eLearning, teaching, and research.
- The New York Center for Independent Publishing (NYCIP) – Formerly the Small Press Center, this organization sponsors year-round public programs that aim to promote independent presses and authors.
